Hotel & Parking

Heading to the Sugar Sand Festival?

Get the inside scoop on directions, parking, and the variety of beautiful hotels on Clearwater Beach. Take some advice from lifelong residents: your best bet is to stay on the beach or take advantage of convenient parking near ferries and transportation. See you soon!

The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival is proudly sponsored by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. This is just the start of something unforgettable. Extend your stay to explore stunning beaches, local flavors, and can’t miss experiences that make St. Pete-Clearwater the ultimate getaway. Plan your trip and book the perfect place to stay on VisitSPC.com

Parking

This is Clearwater Beach. There will be cars. There will be traffic. There will be a treasure hunt for parking spaces, so knowing where alternative parking and transportation options are located can make a difference. The closest public parking lot to the event is the Pier 60 lot ($3.50/hr.) located just southwest of the roundabout, beach side.

There are four public parking garages located near the venue on Coronado. (Hyatt Regency, Opal Sol, ChartHouse, and Surf Style) and one public parking garage located on North beach in the Pelican Walk Plaza. Check out this map for a full list of parking spots on Clearwater Beach!

The Jolley Trolley

Wherever you’re traveling from, PSTA’s trolley system has you covered. Riding the trolley is a great experience and helps reduce traffic and parking concerns on the beach. The Suncoast Beach Jolley Trolley runs from Treasure Island up to Clearwater Beach, Coastal Jolley Trolley comes from Tarpon Springs and Dunedin to Clearwater Beach. Check out the Jolley Trolley website for routes, fares and more!

Park & Ride Service

Skip the traffic and ride to the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival using Clearwater’s free Park & Ride service. Visitors can park downtown and take a quick shuttle or trolley ride straight to Clearwater Beach and the festival entrance. The Gould Street Lot is served by air-conditioned PSTA buses, while the Garden Avenue and Osceola Avenue garages are served by trolleys, making it easy to get to the beach without worrying about parking.

March 27 – April 12 (Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival Service)
• Sunday – Thursday: Every 15 minutes | 10am – 10pm
• Friday & Saturday: Every 15 minutes | 10am – Midnight

Parking Locations
• Gould Parking Lot (Serviced by PSTA Buses) — 290 MLK Jr. Ave South, Clearwater, FL 33756 (Corner of Gould St & MLK Ave)
• Osceola Avenue Parking Garage (Serviced by Trolleys) — 311 S N Osceola Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
• Garden Avenue Parking Garage (Serviced by Trolleys) — 28 N Garden Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
Parking Information

• Gould Street Lot: Free parking all day, every day of service
• Garden Ave & Osceola Ave Garages: Free after 6pm during the week and free all day Saturday and Sunday

Ferry Service

Skip the drive with Clearwater Ferry! Operating daily during the Sugar Sand Festival, Clearwater Ferry can help you skip traffic, save money and save time. What could be better? For more information on pricing and schedule, please visit: https://www.clearwaterferry.com

PSTA Grouper Express

Traveling between the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Clearwater Beach has never been easier or more affordable thanks to the Grouper Airport Express! Starting at just $8, this new on-demand service provides rides between the PIE Airport and any location on Clearwater Beach, including the Sheraton Sand Key and Marriott Sand Key hotels. For more information, please visit: https://psta.net/services/grouper/

Way2Go Rides

Looking for a convenient way to travel to the airport or explore the beach area? Choose WAY2GO RIDES for you transportation needs! Experience fair pricing, safe & reliable rides, booking in advance, and trusted local guides. Book your ride today by visiting https://way2gorides.com.

Getting Around Rides

Getting Around Rides is here to serve vacationers and locals needing quick, affordable rides on the island.

Operates 7 days a week.
$5 per person one way.
Children 10 and younger ride for free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

https://gettingaroundrides.com/

Hotel Partners

HAMPTON INN & SUITES CLEARWATER BEACH 635 S Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

(727) 451-1111

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SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO 5223 Orient Rd,
Tampa, FL 33610

(813) 627-7625

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SHEPHARD'S BEACH RESORT 619 S Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

(727) 442-5107

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EDGE HOTEL 505 South Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach, Florida, 33767
727-281-3100

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WINTER THE DOLPHIN'S BEACH CLUB, ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION

Opal Sol 400 Coronado Dr.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

(727) 228-8575

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OPAL SANDS 430 S. Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

(727) 450-0380

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WYNDHAM GRAND CLEARWATER BEACH 100 Coronado Drive
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

(727) 281-9500

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PIER HOUSE 60 101 Coronado Dr.
Clearwater, FL 33767

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HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT AND SPA 301 South Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

(727) 373-1234

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SANDPEARL RESORT 500 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

(727) 441-2425

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ChartHouse Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel 40 Devon Dr.
Clearwater, FL 33767

(727) 449-2700

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HOLIDAY INN & SUITES CLEARWATER BEACH 521 S. Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767

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